Job Description

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881--helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.


Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose--to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our Restructuring & Recovery Services team in London to assist with the supervision of the restructuring and recovery process through from planning to review and completion.

As Restructuring & Recovery Services Case Progression Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

Maintain a portfolio of insolvency cases and ensure efficient, proactive progression through the lifecycle. Oversee a range of insolvency appointments, including: + Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs)
+ Members' Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs)
+ Administrations
+ Bankruptcies and other personal insolvency matter
Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of closure budget schedules established at the beginning of the financial year, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and in alignment with departmental targets. Monitor statutory reporting obligations and ensure submissions are accurate, complete and timely. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Legal, Finance, Tax) to resolve technical case issues Engage professionally with external stakeholders including directors, creditors, legal representatives, and regulators. Lead and support the management and development of the Case Progression team including regular meetings with 'front end' teams. Ensure team members are briefed, motivated, and supported to complete cases in accordance with best practice. Review staff work and provide constructive feedback; ensure case files are suitable for internal review. Assist in training and mentoring junior members of the department. Promote continuous improvement by managing KPIs and driving operational efficiencies. Contribute to internal system development, automation, and process optimisation. Attend client meetings alongside the manager or appointee, providing commercial insight and technical support. Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients. Support managers and directors in exceeding client service expectations. Review statutory documentation for regulatory compliance and consistency with professional standards. Supporting the management and coordination of dividend-related tasks to meet reporting deadlines and compliance standards. Prepare case summaries for internal briefings and partner updates. Assist in managing work-in-progress (WIP) and client debtor balances on a case-by-case basis. Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews across the department. Attend relevant business development and marketing events to support practice growth.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

Experience of corporate (administration/liquidation) and property (LPA) insolvencies is necessary. Knowledge of insolvency rules and statutory requirements is required. Quick to learn/adapt to new procedures/situations. Ability to organise to be able to work on several different assignments at one time.

Professional Qualifications and Education

Ideally C.P.I. qualified

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.


We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.